[Clinical classification of iron deficiency anemia]

Symptoms have been analyzed of clinical pleomorphism of iron deficiency anemia (IDA). In the examination of 89 patients with IDA, as example, a complex of secondary abnormalities of metabolism accompanying IDA clinical course is demonstrated. Based on the study of aspects of the clinical course, features of the peripheral blood, indices for iron metabolism, measuring of the blood content of lactic, pyruvic acids, free histamine, free serotonin, free heparin in the blood plasma a clinical classification has been elaborated detailing stages of the condition, basic clinical forms and complications. A classification of IDA is presented. Included in the above classification are stages of the above medical condition, its clinical forms and complications with diagnostic criteria and policy of dealing with IDA outlined. The use of such a classification ensures continuity of work among physicians when they come to deal with problems of diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of IDA in patients.